Trappers used this trail because game was bountiful (dec 17, 1807 – jul 9, 1815)
Description:
The Oregon Trail was used to transport trappers and many other citizens in the United States to the newly acquired territory. Most of these citizens were in search of new economic prosperity, some with their minds of beaver pelts and others with their mind of new land to settle.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 17, 1807
jul 9, 1815
~ 7 years and 6 months